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22 January 2015 Tablets & Capsules Capsule fillers GKF capsule fillers accommodate liquids, powders, pellets, tablets, and combination fills. GKF 702 is well- suited to R&D and lab-scale applications; GKF 1400 through GKF 3000 mid- to large-scale machines produce as many as 175,000 capsules per hour. GKF 2500 (photo) and GKF 3000 tamping-style fillers can micro- dose powders and operate automa - tically. GKF Capsylon series handles delicate, sticky, abrasive, or fibrous nutraceutical fills, as well as powders, pellets, and granules. Hi-ProTect series provides full containment and wash-in- place system. All machines change over quickly and are easy to maintain. Bosch Packaging Technology, Minneapolis, MN. Tel. 763 424 4700 www.boschpackaging.com Semi-automatic capsule filler Ultra III high-speed semi-automatic capsule filler features solid-billet stainless steel tabletop, touch-screen controls, and fully pneumatic operation with tool-free changeover of powder hopper and rectification head. Pinned change parts ensure speed and accuracy of changeover, and variable-speed motors give you control over unit's rec - tification, auger, rotary table, and ring spinner. Filler handles size 0 to 5 cap - sules (sizes 000 to 00el with conversion kit) and produces as many as 33,000 capsules per hour. Closed-capsule length, speed, and fill weight adjust easily; rotary table and ring carrier assemblies remove easily. Proximity switch and guards on closing station, safety interlocks, and hopper detection switch protect operator. Capsugel, Greenwood, SC. Tel. 888 783 6361 www.capsugel.com Tamping pin Tamping pin with mirror-finish tip (photo, right) prevents buildup of sticky fills. Polished finish eliminates electroplating, which can compromise fine tolerances or characteristics of Type 316 stainless steel, leading to FDA compliance issues. Stick-resistant tamping pin, coupled with proper wiping at powder-slug transfer station, helps maintain consistent capsule weights. International Inventory Management, Elon, NC. Tel. 336 584 4777 www.iimnc.com Capsule filling services Company formulates and manufactures gelatin and vegetarian softgels, offering expertise in paste-like softgel formulas that are difficult to run. Products also include hard shell capsules, powders, and teas for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries. Additional services include R&D, pilot services, blending, granulation, and raw material sourcing. Company's 120,000-square- foot FDA-inspected facility holds California drug license, and GMP certi - fications from NSF and NPA; organic, kosher, and halal products are also available. Best Formulations, City of Industry, CA. Tel. 626 912 9998 www.bestformulations.com